thought we'd give the Nelson market a go after visiting our lical in Oamaru. Wow was it busy. Offerings of everything.

Nelson farmers market is a very busy market situated just behind the Main Street of Nelson. Lots of local produce as well as locally made skin products , jewellery and special treats like hand made chocolates as a few stalls selling a variety of clothing....More

The Saturday market is a busy place but has a nice laid back atmosphere. Vendors do not do hard sells when you are browsing around which is very nice. You can also purchase food there. Bring $ and spend some time mingling with the locals!

we went to the Farmers' markets about 6 years ago on a South Island tour, and vowed to return to beautiful Nelson, so the markets were also on the to do list. great selection of fresh fruit and veg, sweet treats, baked goods, beverages and...More

This is THE market stall for delicious, organic, raw, gluten free, vegan wraps, burgers, snacks and sweet treats. We munched on the walnut burgers and flower pizza. Next time I’ll try the flowering falafel salad with chickpea miso/ lemon dressing. I’m currently hooked on the...More

Spent a lovely couple of hours wandering around the markets. Lots of interesting stalls to visit, in the middle of town. easy parking in neighbouring streets.

and it was raining but still, good value , great stuff not like the junky ones in Auckland. I could have bought loads more if i was living here

Breakfast at the wee caravan near Briscoes, where the coffee is great and the Dutch fruity spiced doughnuts are amasing. Then wonder around the stalls taking your time to look at everything. Take money!

Having seen the market was taking place whilst we were in Nelson it was a must for the craft loving female of the family to visit. There is a huge variety of stalls, with exceptionally talented people selling their goods. Top tip go early in...More

We wandered through here, purchased great reasonable priced Vegetables from a stall, there were queues at this stall so obviously popular with the locals, lots of different sorts of tomatoes. Last year I kept seeds from one variety that I am now growing in our...More